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Borah Family History

Borah Surname Meaning

Indian (Assam): from borah an old Assamese (Ahom) military title a variant of Barua.

Indian (Gujarat): from the name of a Muslim community a variant of Vohra.

Americanized form of Polish or Hungarian Bora.

Americanized form of German Bohrer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Borah family from?

You can see how Borah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Borah families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Borah's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borah families in 1891.
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What did your Borah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Houschold were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borah. 29% of Borah men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Borah women worked as a Houschold. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borah were Carpenter and Practical Nurse.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houschold
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Practical Nurse
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Borah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borah census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 357 immigration records available for the last name Borah. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 871 military records available for the last name Borah. For the veterans among your Borah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borah lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Borah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Borah in 1958 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borah ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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